Mechanical Engineer II - Structural Analysis

ALTEN Technology USA; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II - Structural Analysis to perform FEA on complex assemblies, generate design inputs, and support cross‑disciplinary teams across defense, space, aviation, robotics, and medical projects.

You’ll work with Femap/NX Nastran for structural analysis, contribute to design reviews, and help estimate project scope and duration while aligning with quality processes. Remote work is supported for suitable assignments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering plus 4+ years of analysis and product development, or MS with 2+ years.
• Strong FEA knowledge using Femap and NX Nastran for structural/dynamic analysis.
• CAD experience (SolidWorks) and MS Office proficiency.
• Experience with drone equipment or composite structures is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze mechanical/ME components with FEA for static and dynamic loads.
• Use solid and shell meshing approaches; collect and analyze inputs.
• Prepare hand calculations to support design decisions.
• Contribute to design reviews and project planning/scheduling.
• Coordinate with Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, and Software Engineering.
• Assist in sales quoting and estimating future design projects.
• Ensure compliance with ALTEN Technology’s Quality System.
• Present complete engineering documentation for producible designs.

Skills

FEA/NX Nastran

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master’s degree in engineering

Tools

Femap

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office

Job description

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

As Mechanical Engineer II - Structural Analysis you will be responsible for;

• Analyze mechanical and electromechanical components and assemblies using finite element analysis (FEA) for static structural, and dynamic loads with minimal guidance.
• Familiar with both solid and shell meshing analysis approaches.
• Collect, develop, and analyze design inputs.
• Generate hand calculations to support design decisions.
• May work under a senior engineer on larger projects.
• Apply experience, critical thinking, and expertise leading or participating in design reviews.
• Estimate scope and duration of proposed analysis projects.
• Provide inputs to project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and tracking.
• Communicate with vendors, team, and PM for the advancement of projects.
• Assist in the sales process for quoting and estimating future design and analysis projects.
• Identify design and product risks and mitigations.
• Adhere to ALTEN Technology’s Quality System processes.
• Compile and present complete engineering design and analysis documentation so product designs can be produced while meeting the proper regulatory requirements.
• Communicate and coordinate with other disciplines including Mechanical Design Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, and Software Engineering.
• Willingness to work on projects across a wide range of industries (defense, space, aviation, robotics, medical)
• Willing to act as embedded support for a customer for short durations (i.e., acting as an extension of the customer team). When it occurs, this work can typically be done remotely.

Qualifications;

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in engineering from an accredited college or university plus 4+ years of engineering analysis and product development experienceorMaster’s Degree (M.S.) in engineering from an accredited college or university plus 2+ year of engineering analysis and product development experience
• Strong knowledge of FEA, specifically using Femap with NX Nastran for structural, and dynamic analysis of mechanical components.
• Knowledge of CAD packages (preferably SolidWorks) and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Experience with drone equipment or analysis of composite structures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to present and report technical findings.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems using engineering principles without supervision.
• Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to share and manage time among multiple projects effectively.

Fully Remote

Salary Range: $100,000 - $125,000

The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience

Note:

Due to the nature of the work, only US Persons (citizens or permanent residents) need apply for this position.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

Compliance Notice:

Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Drug Screening Requirement:

As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug‑free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre‑employment drug screening as a condition of hire.